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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 226.61 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 226.61 and 72.93 is: 109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 226.61 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/226.61 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 226.61 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 16,527.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,527.53/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.38

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